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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1973
Page
3
In Titonka a field of about 130 golfers faced a soaking rain at the Britt Golf Tournament. Winners from Titania included a third flight 85 by the writer and a second in the seventh flight 99 by Eulan Schuller.
Congressman Mayne reports on the Farm Bill after six months of hearings and committee discussions. The Committee on Agriculture and its Subcommittee on Livestock and Grains completed two weeks of debate on farm policy provisions.
Brenda Kay Schmidt of Woden will wed Roger Lester Colson of Rockwell in a September 1 ceremony. Brenda is a 1972 graduate of Woden Crystal Lake High School and North Iowa Area Community College Mason City. she works as a secretary for the Mason City Credit Bureau. Roger is a 1972 graduate of Rockwell Swaledale High School, employed at Allied Mills in Mason City, and also farms.
On Monday July 16 at Titania Care Center residents played bingo with prizes to Stella Bertha Gertie L Maggie Myra Hillie and Gordon who won four in a row. Tuesday featured Chapter 5 about the log home and neighbor Ed wards two miles away. Wednesday visitors included Mrs Larry Gray and Ramsey choir. Thursday read Moving in about the log home interior and light. Friday brought bingo wins for Ann Roy Stella Carl Warren Hillie Myra and Bertha and the first visit by the Bookmobile. Sunday services were led by Rev. Roger Hansen.
Richard McGuire of Eagle Lake Minnesota earned a Master of Science in Elementary Administration from Mankato State College on July 13. A total of 318 students were graduated. McGuire, a Titonka High School graduate, taught in Prior Lake and St. Louis Park before joining Hoover Elementary School in Mankato as a sixth grade teacher. A reception at his home on Sunday July 15 drew 48 guests.
A late Thursday accident on the blacktop west of Titanka left two people injured and three vehicles damaged. George Boekelman 57 attempted to pass Harvey Isebrand 40, causing a head on crash with Larry Nelson 20. Nelson suffered serious injuries and was taken to Memorial Hospital Britt. Isebrand had minor injuries. Boekelman uninjured. Deputy Hofbauer charged Boekelman with improper passing.
A major rainfall event drenched Titonka early Monday evening with about two and a half inches in under two hours, part of more than three inches for the day. Some streets flooded the storm sewer overflow, but by morning surface water had drained with no serious damage reported.
Kossuth County ISU Club invites alumni, parents, students and friends to a Wednesday gathering at Call State Park Algona with dinner at 6 30 p.m. and a program at 8 00 p.m. Harold Nichols ISU wrestling coach will speak. A 1972 film Cheers to the Cyclones will be shown. Tickets call Ey Boyken Dwerg Krantz Titonka Jim Antoine Jr Bancroft Wendell Christensen Reuben Show Wesley Dr Craig Ellsworth Lakota Russell Patterson Burt.
At the Titanica American Legion regular meeting on Friday July 20 at the Legion Hall, Ted Hoover Jr was elected commander and Philip Jaren vice commander. William Peterson is historian Lyberle Folkman adjutant Art Boyken finance officer George Boekelman chaplain LaVerle Follman appointed service officer. The Post meets the second Friday monthly.
Titonka Development Corp received a 1973 tax exemption for an 18 unit housing project in Titonka to ease rent pressures. Taxes would total about 3217 for 1974, with an estimated 180 per unit annually, while the board considers a 100 monthly donation to town services. The story also profiles Rhonda Budlong II a Miss Kossuth candidate in Swea City pageant.
Jerry Buffington of Linton North Carolina is selected by the Linton Jaycees for inclusion in Outstanding Young Men Of America for 1973. The ninth annual biographical compilation features about 7000 young men nationwide based on service to others professional excellence and civic and charitable work. The youths are aged 21 to 50 and the volume will be nationally distributed in October.
The Department of Student Services announced spring quarter members of the Hongah Society at Iowa Lakes Community College based on a 3.25 GPA for one quarter. Temporary membership leads to permanent status after four quarters. graduates with honors follow completion of all college requirements. Honorees include Michael Ubben of Titonka and Linda Beal and Kim Martinek of Webley.
A soil conservation tour for ladies in the Algona area is set for Tuesday July 31 from 9 00 to 11 00 a m. Participants meet at the Extension Office meeting room at 9 00 a m to join group rides The tour originated with attendees of the Lady Landlord School and will emphasize terraces This event is sponsored jointly by the Kossuth County Extension Service and the Soil Conservation District.
Curtis Haahr of the ASCS County Office urges farmers to adopt basic safety measures during National Farm Safety Week July 25 31. The campaign uses posters and media to promote safety in homes and fields and emphasizes falls and home hazards.
The 1973 Iowa Legislature changed farm tenancy rules to set September 1 as the last date for giving notice to terminate leases on March 1. Previously notice was due by November 1. Landlords or tenants planning a March 1, 1974, termination must comply. Written notice methods remain unchanged: in person by Sept 1 with signed acceptance, service like lawsuits, or restricted certified mail to last known address.
William Parcell of Titonka enlisted in the Navy on July 25 in Des Moines. He will train in Orlando Florida and after 14 days leave attend Commisaryman Class A School in San Diego California for eight weeks. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Glen Parcell and a 1970 Titonka High School graduate.
The TOPS Club met at the United Methodist Church on July 23 to plan the September Rally at Clear Lake. Members proposed a Story book Land theme with a multi color scheme and a local name tag contest, Kathleen Gray is named the best loser of the week.
More than 1,500 students earned Dean's List status for the spring quarter at Long State University. GPA of 3.5 or higher with at least 15 credit hours. Titonka names include Donavon Giesking History Patricia Moore Child Development and Warner Smith Industrial Education.
Ten students from the Titonka area among 1,944 UNI scholars named to the spring Dean's List. Eligibility requires a 3.26 GPA or higher in at least 14 credit hours. Included are Marlys Eden of Titonka and Janyce Struthers of Wesley.
The Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club met July 17 at the Methodist Church with members and one leader present. Celesteichel presented a demonstration on Cleaning Linoleum. Members worked on fair items and record books before a picnic lunch at the town park. Mavis Rike, reporter.
The Woden slow pitch softball team will hold an event in the near future to promote local play and engage community members. Organizers intend to showcase games, attract players, and raise support for club activities.
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